foto: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
Brilio.net - Plastic bowls are often used to store food, but a problem that often arises is the growth of mold on the surface. This condition usually occurs because the bowl is stored in a damp condition or is not washed immediately after use. Mold not only makes the bowl look dirty, but can also leave an unpleasant odor and pose a health risk. However, this does not mean that moldy plastic bowls should be thrown away immediately.
With proper handling, moldy plastic bowls can be returned to being clean, sterile, and odor-free. The process involves deep cleaning with safe yet effective ingredients. In addition to cleaning mold, effective ingredients can also remove unpleasant odors that stick. Additional steps such as drying in the sun can also help ensure the bowl is completely free of germs and mold.
Rather than throwing away plastic bowls that are still usable, it is better to try to clean them as much as possible. You can imitate the trick from Instagram user @tari_ari_aja in eradicating mold in plastic bowls to make them more sterile. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only using two kitchen ingredients to clean the bowls.
As reported by brilio.net from Instagram @tari_ari_aja on Wednesday (15/1), the kitchen ingredients in question are vinegar and dishwashing soap. These two ingredients can make the bowl sterile if used optimally. Therefore, the cleaning process also needs to be considered so that the bowl can be clean.
photo: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
More specifically, pour vinegar into the moldy bowl. Then add water and rub until the mold stains are gone. If so, add more vinegar and rub again using a sponge to remove any remaining mold residue. After that, rinse until completely clean.
photo: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
Next, pour the vinegar and dish soap into a bowl. After that, rub it again with a dishwashing sponge. At this stage, make sure the bowl is really clean and without stains. Only then rinse with running water until the surface of the bowl feels rougher.
photo: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
If it is like this, the bowl can be used again because it is sterile. But make sure you wipe or dry the bowl first before using it. This makes it more dry and of course free from unpleasant odors.
Basically, a mixture of vinegar and dish soap is effective in removing mold from plastic bowls because they have complementary cleaning properties. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which is antimicrobial and can kill mold spores while dissolving the coating that sticks to the surface of the plastic. Its acidic properties also help remove the unpleasant odor that mold often leaves behind.
Meanwhile, dish soap acts as a surfactant that can lift dirt, oil, and mold residue from the plastic surface. When mixed, the two create a powerful combination to clean, sterilize, and make the surface of the plastic bowl free from mold completely.
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